Skiing has long been regarded by aficionados as the most extreme winter sport known to man. There is hardly any way to describe the feeling one has when flying down a steep mountain face, fresh powder blowing in your eyes and the wind rushing in your ears, perfectly carved turns creating an intricate pattern in the snow behind you. Although skiing was once considered to be a sport accessible only by the prestigious, wealthy people, advances in ski technology and production has caused it to become very much more affordable; a sport available to the masses.

Skiing requires some equipment in order to maximize your abilities. Here is a suggested list of some of the equipment you might need before you hit the slopes.

Skiing Equipment:

	Affordable	Optimal
Skis	K2 Commanche 3 Com	Atomic Metron B5
Boots	Salomon Performa 5	Tecnica Diablo Race Pro
Poles	Atomic Metron B5	Scott A-12 Pole

Helmet	Giro Encore	Giro Audioseries Fuse
Goggles	Smith Gambler	Uvex F1 Magic LCD
Jacket	Marmot TR6	Spyder Chamonix
Pants	North Face Freedom	Spyder Portillo
Gloves	Dakine Scout	Marmot Ultimate Ski Glove

Skiing is a very exciting, yet dangerous sport. There are inherent risks that go hand in hand with skiing, but proper training and appropriate equipment, such as a helmet, help to reduce any risk of injury, making the sport far less dangerous than many people believe it to be. Click on the image below to learn more about ski safety from the National Ski Patrol.




Check out thelinks below for more information on great skiing in Maine and famous New England skiers!

Great Places to Ski

Bode Miller- New England Legend